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Unique is most certainly a word that can be associated with Corsair's Air 540. While cube cases aren't particularly new, one that looks fantastic and seems to offer simple general usage features is certainly worth some attention.
A large side panel window provides viewing access to the 540's entire primary chamber, allowing users to view graphics cards, CPU coolers, a pair of drives, and any watercooling kit.
The right side side panel is formed from steel and features a uniform style, with the exception of air holes for the power supply's fan.
One thing that is clearly noticeable about the Carbide Series' Air 540 chassis is its weight, or lack of. The 540 is very easy to manoeuvre, even with a single hand.
A unique ‘grilled' style panel that features airflow-permitting mesh spans an almost seamless distance from the Air 540's lower front to the upper-rear edge of its roof.
Two 5.25″ bay covers provide a consistent appearance for the plastic front panel.
IO ports are the standard affair; power and reset buttons, 3.5mm jacks, and a pair of USB 3.0 ports.
The rear of the primary chamber features eight recessed PCI slots and motherboard IO panel, as well as a grilled 140mm fan mount.
A slot for the power supply and a large area of airflow holes form the secondary chamber.
Four rubber-tipped feet act to damp vibrations and lift the Air 540 off the ground by around 10mm. It is disappointing to see that Corsair omits a dust filter beneath the case, even though no fan mounts are present. Dust can easily enter through the case's bottom area due to the large, non-filtered holes.
wow that is f*cking beautiful.
I like the shape, its very different. going to preorder this one.
Am I the only one who thinks this is shaped like a fridge? Its quite attractive, but very weird at the same time.
At least Corsair are trying. I like that.
Somehow missed the announcement of this but having seen it I’m truly obsessed! Seriously considering changing my whole setup to have one of these on my desk… Now just gotta convince the OH… Wish me luck…
where is the power supply?
Must have (y)
To Hemraj comment #5, page 3 has exterior pictures. The power supply is placed at the back of the motherboard. Not sure I’d place it there though.
how to purchase this case?
check your local retailers and give them your credit card information?
I have this case and I can say from experience that it is awesome. I went form a Cooler Master case in the 65-70 dollar range tto this and my average cpu temp went from 45 to 26 and my peaks went from 80 to 52 using only airflow. I have three intake three exhaust all 120’s. I did think the option of only having two 3.5 drivebay slots yet having 5 2.5 drive bay slots was ludicrous once I had it built, but I remedied this very easily by turning the two 5.25 drive bays into 3.5 drive bays with the use of an adapter. I have a usb 3.0 DvD drive anyway so this wasn’t a problem for me. Overall I can say that this case is a boss. The two separate compartments make everything simpler, cooler (temp), and just a breeze to build. Great job Corsair.
Thanks for a great review, if it wasn’t for the psu, would probably take this case.
I mean, who would ever mistakenly put a harddrive on top of their psu? I shouldn’t
People who is careful of their components wouldn’t do that in any traditional case.
So why not in this particular case? Electromagnetic fields has always a risk.